This coming Monday, May 19, future-jazz pianist Kris Bowers will be holding a special visual album exhibition around his debut, Heroes + Misfits at the much buzzed about Neuehouse in partnership with Urbanears.

Inspired artworks by Sanford Biggers, Janette Beckman, Si Scott, and others will examine what it means to be a hero and a misfit. A performance from Kris will follow. Details and RSVP info for #HEROESandMISFITS below!

For the upcoming September 25 installment of our weekly #Offline party with Q-Tip at Output, we have the extreme pleasure of welcoming legendary musician, producer, guitarist, and songwriter Nile Rodgers as our guest of honor. To celebrate, we’re taking it back to some of our favorite Nile Rodgers tracks in the days leading up to the party. Today, we’ve got “Everybody Dance” by Chic, Nile’s band that launched in the 1970s. Enjoy above!

September 25′s #Offline will also be featuring the venerable DJ Spinna as our guest on the turntables. Do not miss this night, folks!

About #Offline
Presented by Giant Step and featuring Grammy award-winning music icon Q-Tip as the resident DJ, #Offline is your chance to unplug, unwind, and get down with some undeniable tunes. Treat yourself to the very best in modern and classic music and come enjoy a night that’s previously been attended by Dave Chappelle, Estelle, Sanford Biggers, Ali Shaheed Muhammad, Large Professor, and James Poyser, amongst other notable greats!

We couldn’t have been prouder to produce such a spectacular event for the NYC leg of the ABSOLUT X experience where art, cocktails, and music come together. RSVPs reached record highs and a line wrapped around the block hours before the event.

Upon entering, guests were greeted by futuristic ladies with trays of masks marked with a bold “X.” Party goers glady donned the silver and black masks while several folks stunted with elaborate masks of their own.

The space was brilliant; Bright spotlights drenched the room and Sanford Biggers’ striking art – including a colossal hula girl and a cloud installation on the ceiling – created a breathtaking display.

Master mixologist Naren Young was constantly surrounded by a large huddle of people eagerly awaiting his concoctions, which he also happened to make and distribute with impressive speed and ease. Our personal favorite drink included an Açaí berry puree (genius).

Stationed atop a grand balcony of his own, Questlove had the party going with nostalgic hits and new bangers alike from jump. And once Santigold hit the stage, the energy only compounded. Complete with three wardrobes for both her and her dazzling backup dancers, Santi put on a performance that made you pay attention. And of course her backup dancers weren’t going to leave home without an array of rad props like umbrellas, ropes, and a large mammal. Yes.

Roseland Ballroom was undoubtedly the place to be last night. Thank you to all that came and helped make it the night it was! For those that missed out, watch the photo slideshow below!